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McCain, Obama promise better times

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The presumptive Democratic and Republican presidential nominees each blamed the other party Thursday for the latest bad economic news.

Report: Obama camp mulls stadium speech

DENVER (UPI) -- Barack Obama may give his Democratic presidential nomination acceptance speech at Denver's Invesco Field at Mile High, the Denver Post said.

Obama: Troop safety key to Iraq pullout

FARGO, N.D. (UPI) -- Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., rejected claims Thursday that he has changed his position on withdrawing U.S. combat troops from Iraq.

Obama says withdrawal time line flexible

FARGO, N.D. (UPI) -- Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., softened his time line for troop withdrawals from Iraq, saying he'd consult with U.S. commanders to ensure safety and security.

McCain, Obama close race a surprise

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Republican political analysts say they are surprised that the U.S. presidential race is so close, given the handicaps facing their party.

Radio station nixes Bush 'Big Oil' ad

PHILADELPHIA (UPI) -- A Philadelphia radio station manager says he won't run an ad featuring the impersonated voice of President Bush endorsing a Big Oil agenda.

Obama's centrist moves upsetting the left

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Likely Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama's more centrist-sounding themes are giving his base constituency pause, liberal bloggers say.

Grateful Dead may perform gig for Obama

CHICAGO (UPI) -- Mickey Hart said he and two other surviving members of the Grateful Dead may reunite for a concert to support U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

Caroline Kennedy discreet in VP vetting

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Caroline Kennedy's discretion was a major reason why Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., tapped her to help vet potential running mates, those who know her say.

Obama promotes large-scale volunteerism

COLORADO SPRINGS (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Barack Obama urged his audience to do your part and volunteer for national service, pledging to expand opportunities for those who heed his call.